Camilla Dominovsky

Global crude oil prices were north of $100 a barrel for much of this conflict.

The global benchmark for crude is now well under $90 and lower than it's been at any point since early March.

That's largely because of hopes for a deal.

The U.S.

also says it's been helping some tankers move covertly through the Strait of Hormuz.

Lower crude prices have helped ease pressure at the gas pump.

The national average for regular gasoline is now $4.11 per gallon, down more than 40 cents from a month ago.

Camila Dominovsky, NPR News.

Global crude oil prices were north of $100 a barrel for much of this conflict.

The global benchmark for crude is now well under $90 and lower than it's been at any point since early March.

That's largely because of hopes for a deal.

The U.S.

also says it's been helping some tankers move covertly through the Strait of Hormuz.

Lower crude prices have helped ease pressure at the gas pump.

The national average for regular gasoline is now $4.11 per gallon—

down more than 40 cents from a month ago.

Camilla Dominovsky, NPR News.

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